2
Air Quality Management Findings of the Southern Appalachian Mountains Initiative and subsequent regional modeling studies: – Reductions in NOx emissions are the most effective way to reduce ozone levels in NC and the Southeastern US – Reductions in SO2 emissions are the most effective way to reduce fine particle levels in NC and the Southeastern US – Reductions in NOx and SO2 emissions will reduce acid rain and nitrogen deposition as well as improve visibility – Emissions reductions applied in a particular State would generate the most benefit in that State 3/17/2010

11
Clean Smokestacks Act - Summary Implementation of the Clean Smokestacks Act ensured significant reductions of NOx and SO2 emissions in NC. It required each of the two major utilities in NC to reduce emissions below a system wide cap in NC. It did not allow sources to purchase credits to meet emission reduction goals in NC. 3/17/2010